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Chinese Almanacs - Images of Asia

by Richard J. Smith
Chinese Almanacs - Images of Asia
Chinese Almanacs - Images of Asia

Historical insight into traditional Chinese cultural practices.

If you're intrigued by how ancient cultures found harmony and guidance through yearly cycles, you'd appreciate the depth of this book. Exploring Chinese almanacs opens a vista into traditional beliefs and practices that guided everyday life, offering a perspective that's both educational and fascinating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Chinese Almanacs - Images of Asia

by Richard J. Smith
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ISBN: 9780195852882
Authors: Richard J. Smith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1993-02-18
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Asia, Anthropology, World History, Art and Photography, Art History, Crafts, Design, Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.5
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

Despite efforts by Chinese governments to suppress their popularity, and the influence of Western ideas and science, almanacs have been one of the most widely distributed and read publications in Chinese societies all over the world. Perhaps no other single class of artifacts reflects more clearly the essence of inherited culture and its evolution in China in late imperial and modern times. Beautifully illustrated with block-prints and full-color covers, Chinese almanacs provide a unique insight into the structure, beliefs, hopes, and concerns of Chinese societies around the world. This perceptive introduction traces the almanacs' links with traditional calendars, astrology, and divination, and examines their importance as indexes of continuity and change, popular hopes and fears, aesthetic preferences, ethical concerns, and symbolic expression from the Tang dynasty to the present day.
 

Historical insight into traditional Chinese cultural practices.

If you're intrigued by how ancient cultures found harmony and guidance through yearly cycles, you'd appreciate the depth of this book. Exploring Chinese almanacs opens a vista into traditional beliefs and practices that guided everyday life, offering a perspective that's both educational and fascinating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.